A Good Son

from April 2016 by Matt Sams

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I’m in a weird mood today. I’m trying to stay upbeat and positive. Today is the first anniversary of my father’s death. I never had a good relationship with my father. My parents split up when I was pretty young. I never really made that lasting connection with him. I felt that bond, but I shut out everything that was connected to it. My teenage and young adult years were very tumultuous. I had a lot of emotional stress and acted out in ways that I probably shouldn’t have. I was always a rebel. I never did what was expected of me. I felt alone. I felt like an outsider. I still do to a certain extent. But rather than being an outcast, I’m just a hermit. I was never able to do what I was supposed to do. But, in the end, he knew that I loved him and I know that he loved me. There’s a peace to be had in that knowledge.

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I never was there for you, I know deep down I wanted to
But the pain kept me away, I didn't know what to say

I don't know what it's like, I always wanted to be
But I don't know what it means, to be a good son

You were never here for me, but I know you wanted to be
I put up too many walls, I know it wasn't your fault

I don't know what it's like, I always wanted to be
But I don't know what it means, to be a good son

I'm trying hard to do what I can
To be someone you can be proud of

I don't know what it's like, I always wanted to be
But I don't know what it means, to be a good son

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from April 2016, track released April 22, 2016
Written, recorded and performed by Matthew Sams

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Matt Sams Chicago, Illinois

Matt Sams is a singer/songwriter and producer from the Chicago area. He has been performing music and writing songs for over twenty years. Influenced by classic and alternative rock bands like: The Who, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and Big Country.

Matt has written and recorded over 800 songs and continues to create every day. ... more

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